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Booking appears likely to win dispute over required office days
Booking is in a dispute with its works council over requiring employees to work in the office on certain days.
A court appears likely to side with the company.
Employment lawyer Pascal Besselink says employers can generally require staff to come to the office.
The story does not give details about the number of required office days or the court’s final decision.
TNO researcher Noortje Wiezer says working from home and working in an office both have advantages and disadvantages.
Her point is that neither arrangement is the best choice for every situation.
The court’s decision will determine the outcome of the dispute.
A court appears likely to rule in Booking’s favor in its dispute with the works council over required office days.
Employment lawyer Pascal Besselink says employers can in principle require employees to come to the office.
TNO researcher Noortje Wiezer warns that working from home and working in an office both have advantages and disadvantages.
BNR published the report on October 11, 2026.
- Who
- Booking and its works council are involved in the dispute.
- What
- The dispute concerns required office days.
- When
- Not stated
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
An employer can in principle require employees to come to the office.
This story does not have a timeline yet.
- Company
- Booking
- Dispute
- Required office days
- Works council
- Booking’s works council
- Published
- October 11, 2026
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